FIDA pushes reserved seats bill for women’s representation

By Ibironke Ariyo The International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA), Nigeria, Abuja Branch, has called for urgent passage of the Reserved Seats Bill, declaring that Nigeria’s democracy remains incomplete without women’s full parliamentary representation. Chairperson Chioma Onyenaucheya-Uko made the declaration at a news conference on Friday in Abuja, marking theContinue Reading

NPOOTS donates N10m prosthetic limbs to Rivers amputees

Ikuru Lizzy The Nigerian Prosthetics, Orthotic and Orthopedic Technology Society (NPOOTS) has donated prosthetic limbs worth over N10million to ten amputees in Rivers State, restoring mobility and improving their quality of life. The presentation took place during the society’s 4th annual scientific conference in Port Harcourt on Friday. Dr NzeContinue Reading

Commission takes copyright compliance checks to Abuja markets, schools

By Angela Atabo Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) on Thursday took copyright compliance checks to some Abuja markets and schools to clampdown on piracy in the country. The Commission said the purpose of  copyright compliance checks was to ensure booksellers and school managements respect and comply with the nation’s copyright laws.Continue Reading

National security: Tinubu receives Defence College course 33 report

By Muhyideen Jimoh ‎President Bola Tinubu on Thursday received the report of Course 33 graduates of the National Defence College (NDC), pledging to give due attention to their strategic recommendations on national security. ‎Addressing participants during the presentation at the State House, Abuja, Tinubu commended the college for nurturing futureContinue Reading

Tinubu hails Super Eagles win, urges 2026 WC berth

By Muhyideen Jimoh ‎ ‎President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Super Eagles on their emphatic 4–1 victory over Gabon in Thursday’s FIFA World Cup qualifying Africa Playoff match, describing the performance as a symbol of Nigeria’s resilient spirit. ‎ ‎The President’s message is contained in a statement issued by hisContinue Reading